24 Years and Counting

The Black Alumni Society, ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ State University's first affinity group, was chartered in 2000. The group aims to inform, involve and serve alumni as it promotes ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ State University. With events throughout the year in addition to their annual anniversary celebration, there are a variety of opportunities to get and stay connected with other members of the Black Alumni Society.

Black Alumni Society members

Our Purpose

  • Promote the cause of higher education for Black students at ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ;
  • Provide a forum for information exchange and networking among ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ alumni, current students, faculty and staff, and friends of ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ;
  • Foster a spirit of diversity and a celebration of cultures through organized events;
  • Assist in recognizing the achievements of new graduates, alumni, current students, faculty, and staff at annual celebratory events;
  • Foster the development and maintenance of scholarships and other means of assisting Black students in their pursuit of education at ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ;
  • Encourage Black alumni to serve as mentors for ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ students and in the community at large;
  • Increase membership and participation of Black alumni within the BAS and at all levels of leadership within the Alumni Association.

Leadership Council 2024 – 2025

Reginald King

Reginald King '09
President

Dedra Waindi

Dedra Waindi '10
Vice President

Devon Faulk

Devon Faulk '93
Imm. Past President

  • Uchenna Amajor '19
  • Lora Asberry '23, '20
  • Jasia Blake '22
  • Ashley Mathieu '10
  • Reco Mcambry '19
  • Kylica Morgan '16
  • Keecia Scott '98
  • Deja Tyla Sobelman '18

Show Your Support

Founded by Dr. Shelby Wilkes, MBA '98,  and Dr. Jettie Burnett, the Wilkes/Burnett Black Alumni Society Scholarship supports students of color pursuing degrees in Science and Mathematics.

Give Now
Dr. Shelby Wilkes and Dr. Jettie Burnett

Get Connected

We invite you to join our efforts to redefine the voice of Black Alumni to strengthen networking and philanthropy and to ensure the enrollment and graduation of our Black students. If you are not receiving information from the ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ BAS and would like to, please email blackalumnisociety@kennesaw.edu with your name and email address, and we will add you to the contact list.